A recent survey by Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics reveals that prolonged reserve duty in the Gaza war has deeply strained family life. Nearly half of soldiers’ wives reported marital crises, and over one-third considered separation or divorce. The longer the duty, the greater the strain—up to 57% among those serving 200–350 days. Children have also been severely affected, with 52% of families citing mental health deterioration, rising to 63% for long-duty households. Around 61% of spouses sought some form of help—emotional, financial, or professional mental health care. Most families depended on relatives or friends, with varying reliance across religious groups. Government aid was uneven; 30% received support from the IDF and 23% from local authorities. While 87% accessed financial aid from the National Insurance Institute, single or divorced mothers were disproportionately excluded.